Curbside GuideHow to get rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Arlington, TX
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Bag leaves and bundle brush (4 ft long, under 6 in. across, under 50 lbs), then set them at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Up to 2 cubic yards a week, no grass clippings.
- Curbside Yes
- Prep Bag all leaves, vines and thorn…
- Cost / limits 2 cubic yards a week
- Appointment No
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- Curbside
- Yes. Brush, tree trimmings, hedge trimmings and leaves are collected weekly on your collection day, up to 2 cubic yards (about 12 30-gallon bags of leaves).
- How to prepare
- Bag all leaves, vines and thorny bushes. Brush must be under 6 inches in diameter, cut no longer than 4 feet, tied and stacked under 3 feet high with the larger ends toward the street. No bag or bundle over 50 pounds. Set out by 7 a.m.
- Cost / limits
- 2 cubic yards a week. Grass clippings are not collected at the curb (the City's Don't Bag It program). For more than 2 cubic yards, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee.
- Appointment
- No. It goes out on your regular collection day.
- Drop-off
- Arlington Landfill, 800 Mosier Valley Road. Un-bagged grass and leaves can be recycled there for free. For bagged clippings and other fees, call the scale house at 817-354-2300.
- Tip
- Contractor-cut limbs must also be cut and bundled to these rules, or hauled to the landfill. The City's advice for leaves: good is bagging them, better is recycling them at the landfill, best is mowing or composting them.
Official source: www.arlingtontx.gov
Helpful supplies
- Paper yard waste bags — Many cities require paper bags rather than plastic for yard waste pickup.
- Twine — Used to bundle branches when your city asks for tied bundles.
General tips from official sources
- Leaves, grass clippings and yard trim can be composted at home instead of thrown out. (www.epa.gov)
- Your city or a community program may collect yard waste or have a drop-off site. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of yard waste in Arlington?
Bag leaves and bundle brush (4 ft long, under 6 in. across, under 50 lbs), then set them at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Up to 2 cubic yards a week, no grass clippings.
Is there curbside pickup for yard waste, leaves and brush in Arlington?
Yes. Brush, tree trimmings, hedge trimmings and leaves are collected weekly on your collection day, up to 2 cubic yards (about 12 30-gallon bags of leaves).
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
2 cubic yards a week. Grass clippings are not collected at the curb (the City's Don't Bag It program). For more than 2 cubic yards, call Republic Services at 817-317-2000 to schedule a special collection for a fee.
Do I need an appointment in Arlington?
No. It goes out on your regular collection day.
Where can I drop off yard waste, leaves and brush in Arlington?
Arlington Landfill, 800 Mosier Valley Road. Un-bagged grass and leaves can be recycled there for free. For bagged clippings and other fees, call the scale house at 817-354-2300.
Any other tips for getting rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in Arlington?
Contractor-cut limbs must also be cut and bundled to these rules, or hauled to the landfill. The City's advice for leaves: good is bagging them, better is recycling them at the landfill, best is mowing or composting them.